TIRANA, November 16 – England wins 2-0 against Albania at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana in the final Group K match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Albania showed great character and quality throughout the match. Strakosha made key saves to keep the team in the game in the first half, while Hoxha and Bajrami created several dangerous chances, including shots from inside and outside the box. The team held strong under England’s pressure and produced organized attacks that tested the English defense.

England scored in the 74th and 82nd minutes through Harry Kane, sealing the result. England finishes Group K with 24 points and qualifies directly for the 2026 World Cup. Albania ends second with 14 points and will engage in the play-off phase of World Cup Finals Qualifiers.

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